Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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The majority of the cases the Supreme Court hears come ___________
A | from lower courts as appeals. | C | from the
president. | B | through federal jurisdiction. | D | through Congressional
hearings. |
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An order from the Court to send up records is a ___________
A | brief. | C | writ of certiorari. | B | precedent. | D | per curiam. |
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A brief unsigned statement of the Court’s decision is a
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A | stare decisis. | C | quid pro quo. | B | per curiam opinion. | D | writ of
certiorari. |
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This case overturned the precedent set in 1896 by stating that
separate-but-equal was unconsititutional.
A | Plessy v. Ferguson | B | Chislohm v. Georgia | C | Brown v. Board of
Education of Topeka | D | Miranda v.
Arizona |
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A swing vote is a _______________
A | confirmation power. | C | writ of certiorari. | B | deciding
vote. | D | voting
bloc. |
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Once the Court rules on a case, the ruling becomes a __________ for future
decisions.
A | precedent | C | stare decisis | B | writ of certiorari | D | per curiam
opinion |
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A written decision by the Court is ________________
A | an opinion. | C | a writ of certiorari. | B | a
brief. | D | a per curiam
opinion. |
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A written statement that sets forth legal argument is called a
____________
A | writ of certiorari. | C | per curiam
opinion. | B | brief. | D | decision. |
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This is NOT a way the Supreme Court determines policy.
A | using judicial review | B | passing laws | C | interpreting the
meaning of laws | D | overruling or reversing its previous decisions |
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This describes how cases decided in lower courts can be reconsidered by a higher
court.
A | Senatorial jurisdiction. | C | Original
jurisdiction | B | Concurrent jusrisdiction | D | Appellate jurisdiction. |
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This is NOT a limit on the Court's power.
A | restriction of types of issues | C | lack of enforcement
power | B | congressional jurisdiction | D | checks and balances |
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The authority to hear certain cases is called the _________
A | due process clause. | C | litigation. | B | separate but equal doctrine. | D | jurisdiction. |
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Matching
Match the correct word for each item.
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Match each item with the correct statement below. A | advisory opinion | D | impound funds budgeted by Congress | B | let the decision
stand | E | judicial review of
legislation | C | precedent |
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Marbury v. Madison
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presidential power
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stare decisis
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model for legal decisions
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unchallenged ruling on a law or action by the courts
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Essay
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The clear definition of jurisdiction of each court helps manage the work load
of the Pennsylvania justice system.
Explain how the above statement is true supported by facts related to the
jurisdiction of Pennsylvania courts (Supreme, Superior, Commonwealth, Common Pleas, Minor
Courts).
Topic sentence, 3 supporting sentences, conclusion. (10
points)
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